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by Matt McIlwain

For the founders

committed to turning

the improbable

into the

inevitable.

inspirational.

proven.

exceptional.

inevitable.

Backing founding teams in seed, early, and acceleration stages in Seattle, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

We invest in people and ideas —
for the long run.

We are active, full-stack partners who roll up our sleeves to help founders turn ideas that are visionary into businesses that are transformational.

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